Description
Sklar Operating Scissors is a operating scissor from Sklar Instruments, 5-1/2 in long, straight, Sklar OR Grade. It is built for repeated use and is supplied non-sterile, ready for the facility's standard instrument processing before the first case. Sklar lists it for cardiovascular and dental & orthodontic work.
- Measured Profile – 5-1/2 in overall length (140 mm) gives the operating scissors its working reach.
- Tip Configuration – A sharp/sharp (s/s) tip shapes how the instrument engages tissue.
- Working Edge – Its smooth edge does the work at the tissue.
- Handle Design – A finger rings handle supports a controlled, repeatable grip.
- Reusable Build – A reusable build that returns to service after each processing cycle.
Inside the Operating Scissors
The operating scissors sits in Sklar's operating scissors line, in the Sklar OR Grade range. This instrument is a versatile surgical instrument. With three available tip configurations (sharp/sharp, blunt/blunt, or sharp/blunt), varying curvatures and multiple lengths, these scissors are used for general, multipurpose cutting and dissecting. It is made of stainless steel. As a reusable instrument, it returns to service after cleaning and sterilization between cases.
Features and Benefits
Design
- Overall Length – 5-1/2 in (140 mm) of reach for the working site.
- Tip – A sharp/sharp (s/s) tip for precise engagement.
- Edge – The smooth edge delivers the working action the procedure needs.
- Profile – A straight profile follows the approach angle of the case.
Handling and Build
- Grip – A finger rings handle gives the clinician a controlled hold.
- Material – Stainless steel gives the instrument its working strength and finish.
- Grade – The Sklar OR Grade tier tells buyers exactly where this instrument sits in the Sklar range.
Supply and Use
- Supplied State – Ships non-sterile and is processed by the facility before its first case.
- Service Life – Returns to service after each cleaning and sterilization cycle.
- Latex – Not made with natural rubber latex.
Product Specifications
Instrument Details
- Instrument Type: Operating scissors
- Length: 5-1/2 in (140 mm)
- Tip Configuration: Sharp/sharp (s/s)
- Working Edge: Smooth
- Curvature: Straight
- Handle Style: Finger rings
- Material: Stainless steel
- Grade: Sklar OR Grade
- Sterility: Non-sterile
- Reusability: Reusable
- Latex: Not made with natural rubber latex
- TAA Compliance: TAA compliant
Supply Details
- Packaging: 1 each (ea)
- Item Number: 13-1055
Warranty
- Warranty: Guaranteed for life against manufacturing defects when used for its intended surgical purpose. Sklar will repair or replace the instrument without charge at its discretion.
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Why Choose the Sklar Operating Scissors
Sklar backs its reusable instruments with a lifetime guarantee against manufacturing defects, and every instrument is examined at the factory before it ships. That combination of inspection and coverage is why operating rooms keep Sklar instruments in their core sets.
- Controlled Handling – A finger rings handle keeps control in the clinician's hand through the whole case.
- Confident Grip on Tissue – The sharp/sharp (s/s) working end engages tissue deliberately, so the clinician is not fighting slippage mid-case.
- Long Service Life – One purchase serves case after case, which lowers the cost of every procedure it supports.
- Lifetime Guarantee – Coverage for life against manufacturing defects is a differentiator few instrument lines match.
- TAA Compliant – TAA compliance keeps the item eligible for the institutional and government buyers who require it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the operating scissors sterile?
No. The operating scissors is supplied non-sterile, so it goes through the facility's standard instrument processing before it is used. It is sold 1 each. This configuration measures 5-1/2 in overall.
Is the operating scissors reusable or single-use?
The operating scissors is a reusable instrument. It returns to service after cleaning and sterilization between cases. It sits in the Sklar OR Grade tier of the Sklar line.
What is the operating scissors made of?
The operating scissors is made of stainless steel. It is not made with natural rubber latex.
What size is the operating scissors?
The operating scissors measures 5-1/2 in (140 mm) in overall length. Its working end carries a sharp/sharp (s/s) configuration.
What warranty covers the operating scissors?
Coverage runs for the life of the instrument against manufacturing defects, provided it is used for its intended surgical purpose. Sklar's remedy under the guarantee is repair or replacement without charge, at Sklar's discretion.
Where is the operating scissors used?
Sklar lists the operating scissors for cardiovascular, dental & orthodontic, dermatology, general surgery, neurosurgery & neurology, ob/gyn (obstetrics & gynecology), ophthalmology, physician, podiatry, spinal surgery, veterinary (animal health). It belongs to the operating scissors line in the Sklar catalog.
